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U.S. imports of phenol (hydroxybenzene) and its salts (HS 290711) totaled $262K in May 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Phenol (Hydroxybenzene) and Its Salts paid $800 in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 0.5% on $156K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Phenol (Hydroxybenzene) and Its Salts imports of $262K in May 2026 ran 108% above the year-to-date monthly average of $126K.
Last updated: May 2026 dataPhenol is a foundational petrochemical intermediate — a primary feedstock for bisphenol-A, phenolic resins, caprolactam, and numerous pharmaceutical and agrochemical syntheses — and all US imports enter under the single line 2907110000. India leads supply, with Germany and Canada also significant sources; Canada's proximity and integrated North American chemical supply chains make it a reliable alternative to overseas suppliers. Phenol is a hazardous substance subject to EPA reporting thresholds under CERCLA, so importers must ensure compliance with chemical import notification requirements in addition to standard customs entry.
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Phenol is listed as a hazardous substance under CERCLA and is subject to EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) import certification requirements. Importers must certify at entry that the shipment either complies with TSCA or is not subject to it. Additionally, phenol's hazardous-material classification requires proper DOT labeling and documentation for domestic transport after clearance.
Because phenol is a direct feedstock for bisphenol-A (BPA) and phenolic resins, downstream manufacturers in plastics, epoxy, and electronics are sensitive to phenol supply disruptions. India's position as the leading US supplier reflects its large cumene-to-phenol capacity, but buyers managing supply-chain risk often maintain relationships with German or Canadian producers to hedge against single-origin concentration.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $106K | $6.1M | +$6.0M |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $3.3M | +$3.3M |
| TURKEY | -- | $2.5M | +$2.5M |
| MEXICO | -- | $1.9M | +$1.9M |
| GERMANY | $156K | $4K | -$152K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2907110000 | PHENOL (HYDROXYBENZENE) AND ITS SALTS | $5K | 15.50% | 100.00% | $832 |
PHENOL (HYDROXYBENZENE) AND ITS SALTS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2907110000 | PHENOL (HYDROXYBENZENE) AND ITS SALTS | $13.9M |
PHENOL (HYDROXYBENZENE) AND ITS SALTS
12.3M kg
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | -- | $10.6M | +$10.6M |
| New York | -- | $827K | +$827K |
| North Dakota | -- | $684K | +$684K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREEPORT, TX | -- | $3.3M | +$3.3M |
| HOUSTON, TX | -- | $2.5M | +$2.5M |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $2.4M | +$2.4M |